ROSE SHOW.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20413, 7 December 1931, Page 4

ROSE SHOW.

CANTERBURY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Delicacy of tone was the ruling characteristic of the exhibits at the Canterbury Horticultural Society's Rose Show, held at the Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon. Because of the weather of the past few weeks, the entries were not quite up to the usual number, but, though limited, they did not lack anything in quality, the premier bloom, Mrs A. It. Barraclough, exhibited by Mr G. H. Wood, being really outstanding. The champion blue ribbon for cut flowers went to Mrs F. W. Crockett for her Cherry Glow, and the Hon Sir. Heaton Rhodes gained pride of place with Maman Cochet as the best tea ■white. Most points in vegetables were gained by Mr J. Carson. There was a good attendance. The judges were as follows:—Cut flowers: Messrs W. J. Humm and M. J. Gilpin; decorative section: Mrs W. B. Scott (Waimate)j pot plants: Mr W. • J. Humm; vegetables: Mr A. H. Wilson; roses: Mr J. Poulsen. The table division-in the decorative section was good, and the competitors showed skill in blending the flowers. The basket section was well up to standard, though-there was some tendency to overcrowding. The bowls of flowers were ■well arranged, but the entry was weak, probably because of the hailstorm. Tho vases showed good style in presentation. Concerning the Toses the judge (Mr J. Poulsen) said that if the Show had \ been held a fortnight earlier there would have been a better display. The hot weather had brought on all flowers fast, and the season was early for roses. Mr G. H. Wood's Mrs Barraclough showed good depth, colour, and formation. The hail had naturally restricted the, entries, and after it he was surprised to see them so good. Effect of Weather. Th# weather had also affected the vegetable section, but from the economy's point of view it was well above the average displayed at this time of the year. Cauliflowers and cabbages Showed excellent heart, and the new

potatoes were nicely bounded and free from pitting. Outstanding size and quality was shown by the peas exhibited, Mr J. Cain's stand being easily the most interesting. The effect of the hail was shown on the outer leaves, but the hearts wore not affected. Similar markings were to be seen in the lettuces. The turnips exhibited by Mr W. K. Toon were considered by many to be the best ever shown in New Zealand at this time of the year, and broad beans exhibited by Mr L. B. Hart attained tli« unusual length of 15 inches, each pod averaging eight beans. In both the tomato and asparagus sections the display by Mr G. ,H. Crooks reached a standard that would be difficult to equal. With the encouraging to grow vegetables a medal will bo given for the best exhibition of six varieties at the January Show. In the-pot plant section Mrs Johns presented a fine stand of ferns, her Begonia .Bex attracting a good deal of attention. Happacstrium hybrids were excellent, and fuchsias, pelargoniums, and delphiniums made a very pleasing group. In the nurserymen's exhibit Begonia Mettallica showed fine formation, and the maidenhair and asparagus ferns were well up -to standard, Kentia palms and young fuchsias being of a quality deserving considerable interest. The Results. Results were as follows: HOSES, OPEN. Stead Cup, 21 blooms (2): The Davis Gelatine Co. 1, the Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2. Holmes challenge cup, for eighteen varieties (2): Mrs E. F. Stead 1, Davis Gelatine Co. 2. Lady Rhodes' memorial challenge trophy for twelve roses (5): Mrs E. F. Ptead 1, W. J. Gabb 2, G. Weelces vh c. Six blooms (4): The Hon Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1. Four vases rosea (2): Davis Gelatine Co. 1, the Hon Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2. Exhibit of roses (2): Davis Gelatiile Co. 1. Six blooms (2): Davis Gelatine Co. 1. Six vases, decorative (2): Davis Gelatine Co. 1, the Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes- 2 Six vases polyanthus (2): J. S. Hawkes 1, H. H. Gardner 2. One red rose (19): Miea R. Billens 1, G. H. Wood 2, J. Lethaby v h c. Amateurs—Twelve blooms (1): W. J. Gabb I. Six blooms (5): E. E. Wiltshire 1, W. Balch 2. Three blooms (10): J. Lethaby 1, W. Baloh 2. Three red rosea '6): W Balch 1, Mrs Michaelie 2. Three pink jos«« (6) • G. Weekes 1, G. H. Wood 2. Twelve blooms (4): W. J. Gabb 1, E. E. Wiltshire 2, G. H. Wood v |h e. Three vases single (1): G. Weekes 1. Three vases, distinct (4): W. Balch 1, Mrs S. W. Crockett 2.

Novices—Twelve blooms (1): W. Marks 1. Six blooms (4): W. Marks 1, Mrs 11. S. Wilson 2, Miss E. M. Hill v hc. Three blooms (13): J. Lethaby 1 and 2. Premier Blooms—Hybrid tea: G. H. Wood (Mrs A. R. Barraclough); tea, Sjr R. Heaton Rhodes (White Maman Cochet); hybrid perpetual, W. J. Gabb (Candeur Lyonnaise); single, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes (Dainty Ueßs); best rose in show, G. 11. .Wood (Mrs A. R. Barraclough). POT PLANTS. Amateur—Three plants (2): D. and L. Johns 1, A. T. Johns 2. One asparagus (1): A. T, Johns 1. Three ferns (2): Master A. T. Johns 1, D. "and L. Johns 2. Three foliago begonias (2): D. and L. Johns 1, Master A. T. Johns 2. Nurserymen's Exhibit—J. H. Robinson (75 points) 1. DECORATIVE. Three vases roses (7): Mrs It. K. Merton 1, L. J. Moore 2. Bowl of roses (8): Miss IC R; Preston 1, L. J. Moore 9 2, Miss E. Eiilens v h c. One basket flowers (11): Mrs R. K. Merton 1, L. J. Moore 2, Miss R. Billens vh c. Bouquet of roses (8): Mrs J. K Cowell 1, L. J. Moore 2. Dinner table decoration (10): Miss K. R. Preston 1, Mrs Merton 2, L. J. Moore vh c, Mrs May li c. Bouquet of Hewers (2): L. J. Mooro 1, Mrs Cowell 2. Decorated table (3): Mrs A. Coleman 1, Miss R. Billens 2. Basket of flowers (5): Miss B. Hugheß 1, Master T. Clark 2, Miss T. Adams and Master K. Robinson vh c. Bowl of flowers, girls or boya under 16 (5); Miss B. Hughes 1, Miss T. Adams 2. Pinner table iecoration (4): Miss B. Hughes I, Miss T. Adams and Master K. Robinson 9, Misa P. Clark f h c. FRUIT. Fifty cherries, ono variety (2): Mrs J. E. Cowell 1 and 2 VEGETABLES, ?)PEN. Collection vegetables, six kinds (4); J. Carton 1 and v h c. J. Cain 2. Twelve tomatoes (2): D. H. Crooks 1 and 2. Six stalks rhubarb (3): W. R. Toon 1 and 2. Twenty-five podß peas (6*: H. Williams 1,. Mrs J. Dunlop 2, W. K. Toon v'h c. Twelve potatoes (3)' iJ. Cain 1, J. Carson 2. Two cauliflowers 13): J. Carson 1 and 2. Two cabbage (4): J Carson 1, H. Williams 2, Mrs J. Dunlop 3. Three lettuca i' 6): J. Carson 1 and vh c, W. R; Toon 2. Twenty-five asparagus (2): D. H Crooks 1 and 2. Six turnips (4): W. li. Toon 1 and 2, J. Carson v h c. Twentyfive pods long or broad beans (6): L. B Hart 1 and v h c. W. R. Toon 2. Most points in vegetables; J. Carson. CUT FLOWERS Twelve heads or trusses ten-week itocks (1): H. Williams 1. Twejve kinds out-door cut flowers (4): the Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1, Mrs E. W. Ivory 2. Twelve spikes delphiniums (1): Mrs J. W K.. Lawrence 1. Six spikes (2): Mrs A. C Johns 1 Collection of aquilegias (2): Mrs H. S. Wilson 1. 'Collection violas (2): R. IT. Baldwin 1. Mrs J. E. Cowell 2. Pansies (2): G. H. Hoiford 1, H. H. Gardner 2.

Amateurs—Collection sweet peas (1); 8. G. Mathias 1. Three varieties (3): Mrs F. W. Crockett 1, J. Cain 2. One vase (1): Mrs F, W. Crockett I,'J. Cain 2. Pink variety (6): Mrs F. W. Crockett 1 and 2. Crimson to dark red (4): Mrs, F. W. Crockett I, Mrs il. fc'. Wilson 2. Mauve, lavender, or blue (6): Mrs Crockett 1, J. Cain 2 'Any other colour (4): Mrs Crockett 1, J. Cain 2. Twelve kinds cut flowers (4): H. H. Gardner 1, Mrs J. E. Cowell 2. Championship blue ribbon: Mrs F. W. Crockett (Cherry Glow).